English grammar – Spot the error (choose the segment with the mistake; if there is no mistake, choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: “We have observed that many good programmes suffer of shortage of funds and other resources.”

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Introduction / Context:This item checks idiomatic preposition choice with the verb “suffer”. In standard usage, “suffer from” is followed by a condition or deficiency. Using “of” after “suffer” is non-idiomatic in this sense. Given Data / Assumptions: Clause: “programmes suffer … shortage of funds”. We need the correct preposition after “suffer”. “Shortage” is a countable/uncountable noun often used with the article “a” when singular (“a shortage”). Concept / Approach: Use “suffer from + noun/condition”: “suffer from a shortage of funds”. Alternative structures: “face a shortage of funds”, “are short of funds”. Step-by-Step Solution: Spot the non-idiomatic phrase “suffer of shortage”.Replace with the idiomatic form: “suffer from a shortage”.The corrected sentence becomes: “We have observed that many good programmes suffer from a shortage of funds and other resources.” Verification / Alternative check: Check corpus-like intuition: “suffer from flu”, “suffer from lack of …” all take “from”. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A and B are grammatically fine.D completes the object phrase correctly.E is a general label and not a segment; the actual errant segment is C. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “suffer from” with “suffer” + direct object (“suffer hardship”), where no preposition is used. Final Answer: suffer of shortage

English grammar – Spot the error (choose the segment with the mistake; if there is no mistake, choose ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: “We have observed that many good programmes suffer of shortage of funds and other resources.”

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